ML022830688
| ML022830688 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 10/31/2002 |
| From: | Brian Benney NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD4 |
| To: | Ruland W NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD4 |
| Benney B, NRR/DLPM, 415-3764 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML022830688 (4) | |
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October 31, 2002 LICENSEE:
Energy Northwest FACILITY:
Columbia Generating Station
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 2002, REGARDING TRANSITION TO NEW FUEL On October 2, 2002, representatives of Energy Northwest met with the NRC staff to initiate communications regarding the transition process from Westinghouse SVEA-96 fuel to Framatome ANP ATRIUMTM-10 fuel. Representatives of Framatome ANP also attended the meeting.
Energy Northwest gave an overview of the transition approach, analyses and methodology.
The staff emphasized that Energy Northwest should verify General Electrics analysis of the reactor and related systems that were performed when the core was originally designed. The staff then emphasized that the evaluation of the analysis needed to focus on how a power uprate, changes in fuel types, and a longer fuel cycle would impact the original analyses. The meeting continued with a discussion of the computer programs and modeling to be used.
Finally, Energy Northwest discussed the fuel corrosion assessment of Cycle 15 fuel.
The staff was impressed with Energy Northwests foresight, planning and openness. Energy Northwest thanked the staff for their recommendations and the opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding fuel transition. At the conclusion of the meeting, the staff expressed their appreciation to Energy Northwest for an insightful meeting. An attendance list is provided.
The slides used during the meeting are available in ADAMS under Accession Number ML022760404.
/RA/
Brian Benney, Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate IV Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-397
Attachment:
Meeting Attendees cc w/att: See next page
October 31, 2002 LICENSEE:
Energy Northwest FACILITY:
Columbia Generating Station
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 2002, REGARDING TRANSITION TO NEW FUEL On October 2, 2002, representatives of Energy Northwest met with the NRC staff to initiate communications regarding the transition process from Westinghouse SVEA-96 fuel to Framatome ANP ATRIUMTM-10 fuel. Representatives of Framatome ANP also attended the meeting.
Energy Northwest gave an overview of the transition approach, analyses and methodology.
The staff emphasized that Energy Northwest should verify General Electrics analysis of the reactor and related systems that were performed when the core was originally designed. The staff then emphasized that the evaluation of the analysis needed to focus on how a power uprate, changes in fuel types, and a longer fuel cycle would impact the original analyses. The meeting continued with a discussion of the computer programs and modeling to be used.
Finally, Energy Northwest discussed the fuel corrosion assessment of Cycle 15 fuel.
The staff was impressed with Energy Northwests foresight, planning and openness. Energy Northwest thanked the staff for their recommendations and the opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding fuel transition. At the conclusion of the meeting, the staff expressed their appreciation to Energy Northwest for an insightful meeting. An attendance list is provided.
The slides used during the meeting are available in ADAMS under Accession Number ML022760404.
/RA/
Brian Benney, Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate IV Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-397
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MEETING ATTENDEES MEETING WITH ENERGY NORTHWEST OCTOBER 2, 2002 ENERGY NORTHWEST John Fisher Christina Perino Mike Humphreys Larry Linik FRAMATOME ANP Jerry Holm Michael Garrett NRC Stephen Dembek Brian Benney Ralph Caruso Tai Huang Harold Scott Tony Attard
Columbia Generating Station cc:
Mr. Rodney L. Webring (Mail Drop PE04)
Vice President, Nuclear Generation Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Mr. Albert E. Mouncer (Mail Drop 1396)
Vice President, Corporate Services/
General Counsel/CFO Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Chairman Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council P.O. Box 43172 Olympia, WA 98504-3172 Mr. D. W. Coleman (Mail Drop PE20)
Manager, Performance Assessment and Regulatory Programs Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Ms. Christine Perrino (Mail Drop PE20)
Manager, Licensing Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Harris Tower & Pavilion 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 Chairman Benton County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 69 Prosser, WA 99350-0190 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 69 Richland, WA 99352-0069 Mr. Dale Atkinson (Mail Drop PE08)
Vice President, Technical Services Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Thomas C. Poindexter, Esq.
Winston & Strawn 1400 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-3502 Mr. Bob Nichols Executive Policy Division Office of the Governor P.O. Box 43113 Olympia, WA 98504-3113 Ms. Lynn Albin Washington State Department of Health P.O. Box 7827 Olympia, WA 98504-7827 Mr. J. V. Parrish Chief Executive Officer Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 (Mail Drop 1023)
Richland, WA 99352-0968